55-year-old hiker found deceased after 3-day search in Nordegg backcountry; cause of death not suspicious.

55-year-old hiker found deceased in Nordegg backcountry after a three-day search operation. The hiker's vehicle was discovered in the Coral Creek staging area, prompting a search involving Rocky Mountain House Search and Rescue, Kananaskis Emergency Services, and volunteers. The hiker's body was found approximately 12 kilometers from his vehicle, and the cause of death is not considered suspicious. The RCMP express their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and thank the Alberta Search and Rescue volunteers for their time and professionalism.